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… health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as … has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is … with soap for 20 seconds, and in foods cooked to 74°C and higher Wash your hands often if you have been cleaning up …
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… symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of the … Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary Call 9-1-1 or the local …
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… wingless insects that live on the scalp, feeding on blood. They lay eggs (nits) on hair close to the scalp that … to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head …
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… harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), … Supply distribution and needle recovery programs Substance checking services to learn what may be in an illicit drug … (agonist) therapies such as methadone or suboxone Take home naloxone kits. The kits include medication to reverse …
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… who have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe headache, confusion and weakness. In very … you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West … sure you and your clothing do not contact the bird, its blood, or other body fluids or feces Dispose of the bird …
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… it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … care provider if you have a condition that puts you at higher risk of complications and you develop influenza-like …
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… may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually … Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water … Contact a health care provider if you have these symptoms: High fever Blood or pus in stools Signs of dehydration such …
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… they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the community, or in institutional settings. Those … under a power of attorney Sexual abuse occurs when a person pressures an older adult for intimacy, sexually harasses or … Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There …
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… of arsenic in groundwater supplies like wells is usually higher than in surface water supplies such as lakes, streams … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin … is no regulatory control over treatment devices for private homes. Owners must be careful and select an appropriate …
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… drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation … works properly. A wildfire could cause it to lose power, pressure or integrity. Any of these issues could contaminate … over: More debris in water reservoirs, causing damage and higher maintenance costs More algal blooms in reservoirs, …
